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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bermondsey 1955
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1955
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BAKEHOUSES
| In Use | Not in Use | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground | Above ground | Above ground | Underground |
| 1 | 25 | – | – |
26 of these are Factory Bakehouses
HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1955:—
| Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Refuse to Barge | 10,410 | 16,690 | 13 | – |
| Trade Refuse to Barge | 3,455 | 5,988 | 1 | 1 |
| Street and Open Markets Refuse to Barge | 667 | 458 | 14 | 2 |
| Totals | 14,532 | 23,137 | 8 | 3 |
OFFENSIVE TRADES The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:—
| Fellmongers | 3 |
| Glue and size makers | 1 |
| Dresser of Fur Skins | 4 |
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
During the year 7 licences to keep a pet shop were granted.
Three of these were in respect of stalls in market places.
Inspections are made to ensure that the terms of the licence are
complied with.